Mat Zo – No Words
Mr Damage Control is back. Responsible for one of the labels iconic albums and countless catalogue classics including âEasyâ, âSupermanâ and âReboundâ, Mat Zo returns home to Anjunabeats with the âNo Wordsâ EP.
One of the most innovative artists over the labels 18 years, Zo joined the Anjuna family at the age of 17. A series of revolutionary releases followed, rewriting the rulebook on trance sound design and groove. While the BPM decreased, there was a tenacity and energy to the likes of âSynapse Dynamicsâ and âThe Lostâ that felt timeless. As dance music was given a festival flavour, Mat was at the forefront with the likes of âSupermanâ and âReboundâ (alongside Arty).
2013 saw the release of his debut artist album âDamage Controlâ. A showcase for his eclectic songwriting and sampling skills, it received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance / Electronic Album that year, while his collaboration with Porter Robinson, âEasyâ, hit the U.K. top 40.
In recent years Zo has pushed his avent-garde production skills to the max, including another critically acclaimed LP in âSelf Assembleâ, a return to his MRSA drum and bass alias, and nurturing the next generation of talent via his Mad Zoo imprint.
His return to Anjunabeats is yet another bold statement; 3 genre straddling tracks that bring together musical influences from around the world. A summer favourite from Above & Beyondâs DJ sets, âMeaning Lost All Wordsâ has the french house sensibility that has always featured in Zoâs work. âSays Without Goingâ has hints of classic tech-trance, while âSee It When I Believe Itâ is yet another modern tongue in cheek twist on the trance formula.
Mat Zo âNo Wordsâ EP is available to download and stream on Anjunabeats now.